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Adventure Cat
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Because we’re wordsmiths by profession, it’s only natural that we love words. More »
Prepare to Be Boarded!
When was the last time you checked the date on your flares, the status of your fire extinguisher and the number of lifejackets you carry on board? If it’s been a while we’d urge you to spend some time checking all your safety gear — especially since the San Francisco Bay Coast Guard is apparently focusing increased attention on boat inspections and boarding. More »
Uncommon Wisdom
Having managed to escape the snow of Newport, Rhode Island, and made it to St. Barth, Ross and Missy understandably had big smiles.
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©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is a popular saying that goes "The important thing is the journey, not the destination." More »
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is a popular saying that goes "The important thing is the journey, not the destination." More »
Cap’ns and Crews to Mingle at GGYC
There’s a common perception among many non-sailors that access to our sport is difficult-to-impossible unless you’re a billionaire. Ironically, though, there are many boat owners who struggle to find reliable crew for racing, cruising and daysailing. More »
Johnson to Attempt NW Passage
For many years Mike Johnson has been cruising to far-flung corners of the Earth with little fanfare. Although his exploits could easily be the focus of a series of a National Geographic features, he travels aboard his 44-ft fiberglass schooner Gitana — and previously aboard his Westsail 32 Aissa — simply for adventure and the personal satisfaction of exploring remote destinations. More »
Tholke v. Energy Team Deal
Remember back at the end of September when the French Energy Team’s AC45 cat broke loose from its mooring off the San Francisco waterfront and drifted onto the rocky western shore of Treasure Island? More »
17 Takes Flight
Bay Area sailors have reported a number of sightings of Oracle Team USA’s AC72 17 since her relaunch on February 4. As the team makes up for time lost while waiting for their new wing sail, they’re not only honing their skills, but tweaking the boat in preparation for stiff summer winds and even stiffer competition. More »
Maserati Betters Record by 10 Days
After a week of slow progress toward the finish, Maserati’s international crew was thrilled to finally enter San Francisco Bay.
© 2013 Bjoern Kils
After sailing more than 14,000 miles in 47 days, the nine-man crew of the VOR 70 Maserati were elated to pass beneath the Golden Gate bridge late Saturday morning, thus chopping 10 days off the previous monohull record, set by Frenchman Yves Parlier in 1999 aboard Aquitaine Innovations. More »
Rec Boat vs. Commercial Vessel
This weekend’s collision between a ferry and a 22-ft powerboat in Raccoon Strait is a grim reminder for all mariners to keep a sharp lookout for commercial traffic. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. More »
Maserati Aims for Record Finish
This file shot approximate the conditions we imagine Maserati is currently experiencing on her route to the Golden Gate — annoyingly slow.
© Tim Thumb / Maserati
Imagine how frustrating it would be to have raced against the clock at a record-breaking pace all the way from New York, south around Cape Horn, then north to California, only to be slowed down by flukey winds less than 150 miles from the finish line. More »
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